12 Week Appointment

Jake and I went to our 12 week doctor appointment today. I'm officially 12 weeks 4 days. Everything was normal and we listened to the baby's heartbeat. I was a little disappointed because we didn't get to see an ultrasound of the baby like we had done the previous two visits. Of course I asked when we'd get to see another picture of the baby and doc said not until our scheduled ultrasound to find out the sex (at 18 weeks). That is August 9th and yes, I'm already counting down the days! I'm so eager to find out what were having, but also just see that everything is okay.

The doctor also said that the headaches I've been experiencing were due to the pregnancy. I thought it might be due to all of the traveling and weather changes we experienced. She quickly dismissed this idea and said it was all because of the pregnancy. I really like my doctor - she is so no-nonsense which is exactly what I need. She said the headaches would get better soon when my body adapts to increase in blood volume and other stuff...

So, I was hoping to have another little ultrasound picture to post, but I don't. Instead how about a poll?!? What do you think we're having? I'd love to hear everyone's guess... c'mon you have a 50/50 chance of being right.

We're Back

What a trip! As I joked with Jake, this is not my top choice of vacations. I much prefer a tropical beach locale... but I must say the trip was great!

We started by flying to Norfolk, Virginia. After landing at 11:30 pm we checked into a close hotel and went to sleep. The next day we rented a car and got to see some of the state. The end goal was Charlottesville, Virginia where Monticallo is located and where we would be staying the night. We weren't in too much of a rush so we got to enjoy the sights. We even stopped in Williamsburg and peeked around.

driving through Virginia
at Monticello

D.C. was next. We had a great time seeing the monuments and museums, but the heat made it difficult for me. I was tired due to the pregnancy and the walking in heat and humidity did not help this. I took an afternoon nap almost daily. Regardless of heat or energy levels, we loved our time in D.C.

Lincoln and Washington Monuments
Jake and Abe
our patriotic Popsicles to beat the heat

We didn't really take pictures in New York. We have both been there before and used this as our "relaxing" part of the trip.

Then came Boston! A first for both of us. It was a really neat city and we both enjoyed it. I think I would have appreciated it even more if it was the beginning of our trip when I had more energy (or I wasn't pregnant). Again, there were a couple of naps during the afternoons...

Paul Revere's house
Boston Common
(we saw a lot in Boston, but I think we were over taking pictures)

Pregnancy Update: Afternoon naps; no real bump yet, but it looks like I've had too much to eat; 12 week appointment on Wednesday.

School's out for Summer!

Hooray! I'm done... well, I actually have four more report cards to finish today. Then I'm done! I'm putting them off because, well, I hate doing them. I think I'll go shopping with Jake and get a massage first. Then, I'll get around to them. I dread report cards. My least favorite part of teaching.

On a more exciting note: we leave for our vacation soon! We are really looking forward to our sightseeing trip back East. We'll be going to some spots in Virginia, DC, New York City, and finally Boston. Not sure which city we are most excited to see, but I know we are both excited to just relax and enjoy some time together. We both have been working late in the past few weeks and I feel like even though we live together it's hard to spend quality time together.

Update on pregnancy: I'll be ten weeks tomorrow. I spoke to soon about the energy level on the last post. I must have been feeling cocky. I'll have a few nights that I make it to ten, but other nights I'm out by seven. Still not fully "showing" yet and I'm still wearing my normal clothes. I think it will be a while before there is any noticeable bump, but we'll see. After our trip back East I have my 12 week appointment. I can't wait to see how much the lil' peanut has grown!

What a Weekend!

My parents came to visit us in San Jose this past weekend. They got in on Thursday night and I actually dropped them off at the airport this morning.

It was an unofficial "Bring Your Parents to Work Day" on Friday and my students got to listen to Dr. Fairchild discuss his work on Maui and the telescope there. They only spent the morning in my classroom and then they got the heck out of there and enjoyed some sights and shopping. Friday evening we had dinner and laughed about what a drama queen I was as a child. I think my mom is hoping I have a little girl just like I was as a sort of payback.

Saturday we took a drive up the coast. We showed my parents the town of Tiburon (which is just on the other side of the Golden Gate Bridge) and had lunch on the water. It was a beautiful day. Then, we drove up to a state park that looks over the Pacific Ocean. You can see San Fran and the Golden Gate on a clear day.

Then, Sunday came. Oh dear. Sunday we had to take Roxy to the vet. She's been having some tummy trouble. Turns out the poor pup has pancreatitis! She needs to be on a strict diet and they gave her some meds. She'll be fine, but my poor parents had to see Roxy's "mess" and deal with all of the doggie drama. They said it was no big deal.

Update on pregnancy: I have more energy... and more belly. Not much, but it looks like I ate a big meal. I'm still wearing my normal clothes, but I should admit that I unbuttoned the top of my pants when I came home from work today. That's a new occurrence.

It's Official! We're having a baby!

I can't contain myself any longer! Jake and I are expecting our first baby! I am officially 8 weeks and 4 days. This has been the hardest secret for me to keep because I found out very early on in the pregnancy and I can't keep secrets! I guess you can say I'm one of those freaky people who knew right away. I didn't have any specific symptoms, but I just knew something was up. As my girlfriends from the Austin trip know, I was thinking something was up even on the trip. (In Austin I was only 1 week pregnant.) I told the girls in Austin I thought there was a chance, but we all agreed it was too early to tell anything. So, yes, I had a margarita or two while in Austin. Oops!

I came back from the Austin trip and without telling Jake I purchased some home pregnancy tests. What the heck. Well, the first test came back and there was a very faint pink line. I had a huge smile on my face, but I didn't know what to think. Was I seeing things? I told Jake when he got home. He was shocked I had even taken a test and wanted to see the line. Well, FYI, Jake is colorblind and pink is nearly impossible for him to see. This being a very faint line he wasn't sure what to say. So, we sat there is disbelief. The next morning I took another one. Again, a faint line, but slightly darker. This process continued for the next three days. I peed on quite a few sticks. I even went out to the store to buy digital ones. I eventually called my doctor and had a blood test, which confirmed it!

Now, weeks later, I'm still in shock. We heard/saw the baby's heartbeat yesterday at our doctor's visit. It is surreal. Here is a fuzzy picture of the ultrasound. You can make out tiny little arm buds. So crazy, huh?

It is about an inch long and the size of a green olive. I have been feeling great. No morning sickness! But, I am always tired (make that exhausted) and I fall asleep at 8 o'clock every night. Also, I'm always hungry. So, I might turn into a blimp soon. So far I've only gained a pound. We'll see how long that lasts.

Can't wait to keep updating this with pictures!